10 Old Tools in Your Garage You Should Check Before Throwing Away

Before you throw away old tools from your garage, take a closer look at the model numbers, markings, condition, and missing parts. Some specific vintage tools can be far more collectible than the ordinary versions sitting right beside them. In this video, we look at 10 old tools worth identifying before you sell, donate, restore, or throw them away — including vintage Stanley planes, an early hand drill, a folding rule, an antique saw, a shoemaker’s hammer, an inclinometer level, and more. Featured tools include: Stanley No. 1 Smoothing Plane Stanley No. 95 Edge-Trimming Plane Stanley No. 72 Chamfer Plane Stanley No. 98 & 99 Side-Rabbet Plane Pair Stanley No. 610 Sweetheart Hand Drill Stanley No. 7 Folding Rule Henry Disston & Sons No. 12 Saw Davis No. 1 Inclinometer Level P. F. Peters Patent Lasting Hammer William Marples Ultimatum Brace The important part isn’t simply that a tool looks old. Exact model, markings, originality, completeness, condition, and previous repairs can completely change which sold prices actually apply. Value note: Prices discussed in this video are based on documented sold examples researched for the specific versions shown. They are not appraisals or guaranteed resale values. Condition, originality, location, auction fees, buyer’s premiums, replacement parts, and market conditions can materially affect value. Before aggressively cleaning, sanding, repainting, or restoring an old collectible tool, identify exactly what you have first. Subscribe to Vintage Fortune for more vintage items hiding in ordinary homes that are worth checking before you sell or throw them away. #VintageTools #AntiqueTools #Collectibles